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A MAN who covered a father in petrol and set him on fire has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

A DETECTIVE has revealed how police tracked down an arsonist who killed a father by setting him on fire.

A killer arsonist has been convicted of murder after covering a father in petrol and setting him on fire.

Following his death, Sussex Police liaised with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in relation to the incident. Wilks has now been charged with murder and will appear at Portsmouth Crown Court in November. Detective inspector Pauline Lane said: "Our teams have worked tirelessly on this investigation and following consultation with the CPS, we have charged a man with murder. "I extend my heartfelt condolences to Mark Stoakes’ family and friends for this terrible loss and assure the local community that this is being investigated as a top priority. "Together with our partners, we w...

He has also been charged with damaging a CCTV camera on February 9. Judge Tim Mousley QC said: ‘I will list it, if it’s going to remain in Portsmouth, for the 29th of November.’ Wilks was excused attendance for today’s hearing. A further case management hearing will be held by the trial judge on July 7. Chichester and Arun district commander Chief Inspector Jon Carter previously said: ‘This was a horrific incident that would have shocked many in the community and I extend my condolences to Mark Stoakes’ family and friends.’ A message from the Editor, Mark Waldron You can subscri...